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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.07, 1,122.28 and 254.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.07, 1,122.28 and 254.47 is: 381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.07 : 1,122.28 = 254.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.07/1,122.28 = 254.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.07x = 1,122.28 × 254.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.07x = 285,583.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,583.15/748.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.76

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